Peterson, Karl E., Jr.

March 08, 2005

PETERSON, Karl E., Jr.

Karl E. Peterson Jr., 86, of Willimantic, husband of Audrey Peterson, died Sunday, (March 6, 2005) at St. Joseph Living Center, Windham. Karl was born on January 4, 1919 in Chicago, IL. He was married to Audrey (Farley) Peterson. Karl was a graduate of Towle High School in Newport, NH, Class of 1937. He graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA, Class of 1948. Karl proudly served his country in World War II in the U.S. Air force and flew 50 missions over North Africa, Sicily and Italy as a gunner and a bombardier. He worked 35 years as an inspector at Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford and retired in 1984. Karl was the son of the late Karl and Catherine Peterson of Newport, NH. In addition to his wife he leaves a daughter, Kathy and son-in-law Thomas Durante, and their two children Thomas Jr. and Chelsea of Colchester; a son, Karl and daughter-in-law Christine Peterson and their two children Kaleen and Karl IV of Coventry. Karl was predeceased by his sister, Martha Avery Bond of New Hampshire and leaves many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. Karl was the happiest spending time with his family, watching the Yankees, UCONN men's and woman's basketball games. He was a kind and gentle man, the best husband, father and grandfather his family could ever have hoped for. His family and friends will miss him dearly. The family wishes to thank all of the staff members of St. Joseph Living Center for their loving care and dedicated support. His family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte 195, Willimantic on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Church in Willimantic on Thursday at 11 am. with assembly at the church. Christian burial will take place in Newport, NH on Friday. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Living Center, 14 Club Road, Windham, CT 06280. Please visit at www.potterfh.com for online memorial guestbook and directions.